Shannon awoke, looked around the room hoping the new day would reveal it had all been a nightmare, and that life was back to normal. But when she saw the […]
When You’re Tormented by Fear, PTSD, and Panic in Isolation
When Coronavirus Illness and Grief Hit Home
Leia dragged herself off the couch. Good grief. She felt soooo tired. She didn’t sleep that well last night…couldn’t get comfortable… maybe that’s why, she guessed. After walking into the […]
Houston based depression psychiatrist, Dr. Sandhya Prashad, M.D., tells how this new drug might save lives and cost less than expected
FDA approves Spravato, a version of ketamine backed by Johnson & Johnson that sees rapid results in patients battling treatment resistant depression and suicide. HOUSTON, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — “New FDA approved […]
Fight the Effects of Isolation Depression By Reaching Out to Help Someone
Cameron pulled back the drape to look out into the empty street. No cars were moving, but an endless row of them lined each side of the street. A recent […]
COVID-19 Anxiety Has Gone Viral – How You Can Weather The Uncertainty
The President has declared a national emergency. Schools have been closed and gatherings cancelled. Your plans for Spring 2020 have been turned upside down. The news is filled with the […]
Ketamine Restoration in the Amygdala Repairs Social Connections
Nick walked in after school, slamming the door behind him. His mom looked up, startled by the noise. “What’s that dirty look about..?? You’re so judgmental!!” Nick was fuming, and […]
Therapists Are Unprepared to Talk to People About Taking Psychedelics
The psychedelic revolution has arrived—yet psychologists still have major gaps in knowledge about going on a shrooms trip in the name of mental health. Michael Kuntz had been in talk […]
Does Hopelessness Accompany Suicidal Thoughts or Cause Them?
Tim dragged himself into the school cafeteria where the photographers had set up equipment to take school pictures. He felt angry, bitter, sullen, and hopeless. What purpose could there be […]
Spravato: Esketamine Nasal Spray Controversy Storms Ahead
Have you tried Spravato? Periodically, we’ve added our two cents to the discussion. Since its approval by the FDA in March of last year, we’ve seen a variety of protests […]
Student Need for Psychiatric Care on Campus Quadrupled
Mason walked to the student union and plopped down to drink his coffee. Man, he just wasn’t feeling it. He went to class, but the studying and note taking, and […]